Cricket In The Valley

Jammu & Kashmir's incredible natural beauty goes hand in hand with its political and religious turmoil. Life in the state goes on under the shadow of the gun, wielded sometimes by extremists, other times by the state. Where does cricket fit into the scheme of things? Perhaps these pictures offer clues.

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An Indian cricket team supporter carrying a poster displaying photographs of Indian cricket team members rushes up the stairs as he arrives to cheer for the Indian team in Jammu, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, a day ahead of the World Cup semifinalbetween India and Pakistan, which India won.

An Indian cricket team supporter carrying a poster displaying photographs of Indian cricket team members rushes up the stairs as he arrives to cheer for the Indian team in Jammu, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, a day ahead of the World Cup semifinalbetween India and Pakistan, which India won.